Visits to the Association Apiary x 4 for actual demonstrations in May/June/July/August.(Weather Permitting)

Membership of the EWBA and Federation of Irish Beekeepers until 31/12/19.

A copy of An Beachaire (the Irish Beekeeper’s Magazine) monthly until 31/12/2019.

To register for the course download the Membership Form in the Membership Tab on the Home page or you can email Anne Marie EWBA Secretary at waterfordbees@gmail.com for a form or phone 086-2064919 for further information.

This Course facilitates a hands-on approach right from the start.

The course comprises of 3 x 2hr sessions , covering the practical and theoretical aspects of the craft.

The course will cover subjects like:

The Hive and its Occupants

The Honey Bee Colony

What Bees Collect

The Hive and all its parts

Setting up an Apiary

Protective gear and Equipment necessary

Summer Management of Bees

Swarming

Harvesting Honey

Preparing bees for the Winter

Spring Management of Bees

Honey Bee Products

Bee Diseases and Treatment

Record Keeping

There will be practical components to the course e.g showing you an actual hive and all its parts and showing you how to make frames etc.

There will be at least 4 visits to the Association Apiary from April – July where the real practical experience of opening hives, identifying the hive occupants, handling bee frames, finding the Queen, seeing where nectar, pollen and honey is stored, doing hive inspections, becoming familiar with all hive parts and much more.

East Waterford Beekeepers Association

East Waterford Beekeepers’ Association (EWBA) represents the interests of beekeepers both urban and rural in County Waterford and south County Kilkenny. We provide education and advice, promoting responsible beekeeping and raising awareness of issues affecting bees.

What We Do!

Promote the importance of bees in the environment

Offer support to our members and beginners

Create awareness of the craft of beekeeping

Really important stuff

Does Your Swarm Look Like This?

Please feel free to contact us to help with the removal of any swarms you should find. We will gladly re-home your bees.